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Vivotek NR9581 User Manual

Vivotek NR9581
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VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions
User's Manual - 1
Rev. 1.6.1.11
Rev. 1.0
User’s Manual
NR9681
Network Video Recorder
Rack-mount Enclosure • 32-/64-channel Recording •
RAID storage • Full Integration with VIVOTEK Cameras
NR9581
Rev. 1.0

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Vivotek NR9581 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVivotek
ModelNR9581
CategoryNetwork Hardware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter One Hardware Installation and Initial Configuration

Introducing the NR9581/9681 Network Video Recorder

Overview of the NR9581/9681 NVR, its features, and capabilities.

Safety

General Safety Precautions

Provides essential safety guidelines for installation and operation.

Installation Instructions

Warnings and Precautions

Details critical warnings and safety instructions for installation.

Rack-mounting

Slide Rail Installation Steps

Step-by-step guide for installing the NVR into a rack using slide rails.

Installing Hard Disk Drives

HDD Installation Procedure

Instructions for safely installing hard disk drives into the NVR.

Initial Configuration

System Startup and BIOS Setup

Steps for powering on the system and entering the NVR configuration.

RAID Basics

Understanding RAID Levels and Fault Tolerance

Explains RAID concepts, fault tolerance, and different RAID levels.

Technical Specifications

VAST Server and Client Components

VAST Server Functionality

Outlines the centralized management capabilities of the VAST Server.

VAST LiveClient Functionality

Describes the features and user interface of the VAST LiveClient.

VAST Playback Functionality

Details the functions for browsing and playing recorded video.

VAST Software License

Activating VAST Software License

Guide on how to activate the VAST software license.

VAST LiveClient Configuration

Activating the VAST LiveClient and Logging in to a VAST Server

Steps to launch and log in to the VAST LiveClient.

Camera Control Panel

Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Control Panel

Explains the controls for camera PTZ movements and presets.

Alarm Window

Event Window Configuration

How to configure the alarm window display and its behavior.

Instant Replay

Prerequisites and Usage of Instant Replay

How to retrieve recent video without opening playback utility.

How to Manage Devices

Camera Management

Overview of managing cameras, including insert, update, and delete.

Camera Configuration

Settings for camera video and audio streams, FOV, and other parameters.

Seamless Recording

How to ensure video continuity during network outages.

Insert NVR (Network Video Recorder)

Adding an NVR to the VAST system.

Insert a Video Server

Adding a video server to the VAST system.

Batch Insert Devices

Adding multiple devices efficiently.

VAST LiveClient Layout

View Live Video on Dual Monitors

Setting up and viewing live video across two monitors.

Simultaneously Viewing up to 64 Channels

Viewing up to 64 channels across dual screens.

How to Manage Stations

Insert Sub-stations

Steps to add sub-stations to the VAST server.

Delete Sub-stations

Procedure to remove sub-stations from the VAST server.

How to Manage User Accounts

Default User Roles and Permissions

Overview of user roles and their associated permissions.

Add a New User Account - Basic Account

Steps to create a new user account with basic authentication.

Add a New User Account - Windows AD Account

Guide to integrate existing users via Windows AD authentication.

Permission of the User Account

How to set access privileges for user accounts.

How to Set up Association Management

Association Management Settings

Configuring event trigger notifications for connected devices.

How to Set up Alarm Management

Alarm Management Configuration

Setting up event management and alarm triggers.

How to Manage the Virtual Matrix

Installing VAST Matrix Program

Steps to install the VAST Matrix program on a recipient.

VAST Matrix Management

Steps to set up and connect VAST Matrix recipients.

How to Configure the Station General Settings

How to Configure Station Network Settings

How to Edit Recording Groups

Recording Storage Settings

Setting up recording groups and storage paths.

Add New Recording Group(s)

Steps to create new recording groups.

How to Edit Recording Schedules

Edit Schedule List

Adding, renaming, and deleting recording schedules.

The Concept of Repeat Frequency

How to Manually Begin /Stop Recording

Manual Recording Control

Starting or stopping recording manually without schedules.

How to Edit Scheduled Backup Settings

Select Backup Source

Choosing cameras or data sources for backup.

Setup Backup Schedule

Defining the schedule and time for data backups.

How to Configure Station Server Settings

How to Use the Talk Panel

Add a Camera to the Talk Panel

Adding cameras to the talk panel for two-way audio.

How to Configure E-map Settings

How to Configure Client Settings

Recording Settings

Configuring video recording format and length.

Joystick Settings

Enable Joystick

Connecting and configuring a USB joystick for device control.

PTZ/ E-PTZ Function

Pan/Tilt and Zoom Control

Using joystick or mouse for PTZ and e-PTZ operations.

How to Use PiP (Picture-in-Picture)

How to Configure Video Enhancement

How to Lock LiveClient for Security Concerns

How to Configure a Logical Tree

Logical Tree View Management

Configuring logical relationships between devices and folders.

VAST Playback Configuration

Activating VAST Playback and Logging in to a Server

Steps to activate and log in to VAST Playback.

Query Panel--Event Search Page

Searching for recorded clips based on event criteria.

Playback Control Panel

Playback Controls and Functions

Explains the playback controls, timeline, and histogram.

How to Playback Recorded Video

Select a Recorded Video Clip

Steps to select and play recorded video clips.

Synchronous Playback

Enabling Synchronous Playback

Reviewing up to 16-channel video clips simultaneously.

How to Change the Playback Layout

How to Backup Recorded Video

Backup Recorded Video Clips

Steps to back up recorded video clips.

How to View Backup Files

How to Search for a Video Clip in a Specific Period of time

Time Search Functionality

Searching for video clips within a specified time range.

How to Add a Bookmark

How to Search for Events

Event Search Criteria

Searching for recorded events based on criteria.

How to Search Logs

Log Search Criteria

Searching logs based on category, type, and level.

How to Configure Client Settings

How to Lock VAST Playback for Security Concerns

Import and Export Utility

Import Utility

Importing server settings to restore or copy configurations.

VAST Service Control Tool

Managing VAST Server Services

Tools for starting, stopping, and managing VAST Server services.

Appendix A Panoramic PTZ (P-PTZ) Configuration

Enable Panoramic PTZ on VAST

Configuring two cameras for Panoramic PTZ setup.

Appendix C Support for Digital I/O Modbus TCP Modules

Configuring I/O Modules in VAST

Steps to configure Advantech I/O modules for digital inputs/outputs.

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